Recommendation for dive shops in Philadelphia

[jjb160]

Hi, I am moving to Philadelphia for school. I am going into medicine, so I think it would be great to get my rescue diver certification this summer. Does anybody know a good, affordable dive shop that does certification dives around Philly? Not looking for scenic dive sites... just want to learn rescue diving procedures. Thanks!

 

[jah313]

AquaHut in Ardmore, PA.

 

[Rescue Diver68]

Blue Horizons - Scuba Diving Lessons, Scuba Diving Travel and Vacations and Sale of Scuba diving Equipment, PADI, IDC, CDC just moved to Glen Mills from Phila.

 

[jjb160]

Both look great, thanks! One more question- I think my AHA CPR/first aid response certification expired... do I have to get re-certified through AHA, or can I just do one of those quick online courses?

 

[Rescue Diver68]

The AHA is certification is acceptable. Not sure if the AHA has online renewal but if it recertifies you with the AHA it is fine. Blue Horizons teaches the PADI Emergency First Responder course as well.

 

[longtailbda]

I have to 2nd Blue Horiz with them later this season.

 

[dukedives]

I think Blue Horizons was planning on keeping their arrangement with Friends Central so you can do the pool work in Phila. Not sure about classroom. Open water continues to be at the lovely Dutch Springs.

 

[Rescue Diver68]

"Friends Select" yes it is true.

 

[Jersey]

How about East Coast Diving out of Northfield NJ, then you can do your dives off a boat in the scenic North Atlantic - where the fish are brown and tasty, the Lobsters large and the weather and water unpredictable! See Welcome to EastCoast Diving

As a second option, I also have experience with Blue Horizon, shop now on Rte 1. Great group as well.

 

[mdb]

Another consideration in the Philadelphia area is: Dudas Diving Duds- Scuba Classes, Service, and Scuba Equipment sales in West Chester, PA 19382